Vera has more than 20 years of experience in sales and strategic planning in the investment services industry, most recently with JPMorgan Chase Investment Services. He was that company’s senior investment manager for South Texas investment operations.

Advisors Asset Management, based in Monument, Colo., is a investment solutions partner for broker/dealers and advisors with nine major U.S. offices. Its president, Andy Williams, welcomed Vera to the company, saying Vera’s expertise in operations and business development should be a great value to the Western Division.